Council

Thursday, September 11, 2025 · 2:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Kansas City Council held its meeting and passed several ordinances related to city infrastructure, transportation, and zoning. The council made changes to various city codes, approved grants, and addressed urban development issues. Notable actions included transportation commission restructuring and adjustments to zoning regulations.

Key Decisions

  • Housing Trust Fund Reallocation Passed
  • Multi-Modal Transportation Commission Establishment Passed
  • Airport Parking Management Contract Passed
  • Sidewalk Cafe Permit Fee Moratorium Passed
  • Used Motor Vehicle Sales Lot Zoning Regulations Held on Docket
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CHAPLAIN OF THE MONTH:
  2. Pastor Troy Campbell - New Life City Church
  3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
  4. ROLL CALL:
  5. PUBLIC OBSERVANCE OF MEETINGS:
  6. Members of the City Council may attend this meeting via videoconference. The public can observe this meeting at the links provided below. Closed Sessions may be held by teleconference.
  7. SPECIAL ACTIONS:
  8. 250717 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan RESOLUTION - Recognizing Vamos KC Employee Resource Group during Hispanic Heritage Month.
    Special Action
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. 250726 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas RESOLUTION - Recognizing and honoring the Municipal Employee Sports League on the occasion of the completion of its second annual kickball league and continued growth and success in bringing City employees from different work sites and City departments together through healthy competition and camaraderie.
    Special Action
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. 250783 Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea RESOLUTION – Recognizing Guadalajara Days in Kansas City – Guadalajara Sister City Week.
    Special Action
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. 11 SAME DAY RESOLUTION(S)
    Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Parks-Shaw, seconded by Councilmember Bough, that this be Waive Charter Requirements.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  12. 250807 Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea RESOLUTION – Establishing the City of Kansas City’s major legislative priority on matters before the Second Extraordinary Session of the First Regular Session of the 103rd Missouri General Assembly (“2025 Special Session”).
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  13. FINAL READINGS:
  14. CONSENT DOCKET
  15. DEBATE DOCKET
  16. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  17. 250631 Sponsor: Director of Housing and Community Development Department Accepting partial recommendations of the Housing Trust Fund Board; reducing existing appropriations of the Housing Trust Fund, Fund No. 2490 by $8,530,346.00 and appropriating the same; authorizing the Director of the Housing and Community Development Department to expend up to $8,530,346.00 from funds previously appropriated in the Housing Trust Fund; directing the City Manager to reevaluate Round 5 applications using reprogrammed funds; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute various funding agreements in accordance with this Ordinance.
    Ordinance
    Action: Move to Amend Passed

    A motion was made by Mayor Lucas, seconded by Councilmember Bough, that this Ordinance be Move to Amend.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  18. 18 COMMITTEE ADVANCES:
    Action: Waive Charter Requirements Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Parks-Shaw, seconded by Councilmember Bough, that this be Waive Charter Requirements.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  19. CONSENT DOCKET
  20. DEBATE DOCKET
  21. FINANCE, GOVERNANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
  22. 250673 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilmember Wes Rogers Amending Chapter 64, Article V, by adding new subsections to Sections 64-168, 64-170, and 64-171 of the Code of Ordinances for the purpose of establishing a temporary moratorium on annual permit fees for sidewalk cafes, parklets, and street cafes; and directing the City Manager to provide an annual report to the Council related to the program.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  23. 250709 Sponsor: Councilmember Darrell Curls COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 76, Code of Ordinances, by repealing and replacing Sections 76-289, 76-423 and 76-427, and amending Chapter 70, Code of Ordinances, by repealing and replacing Section 70-273, for the purpose of amending regulations relating to tow truck operators within the City; and providing for a delayed effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substituted Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  24. NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
  25. 250530 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 88, Zoning and Development Code, by repealing and replacing Sections 88-120-03, 88-130-04, and 88-140-03 relating to permitted uses in Office, Business, Commercial, Downtown, and Manufacturing zoning districts; establishing new Section 88-372 to create special use permit requirements and operational standards for used motor vehicle sales lots; amending Section 88-805-04 to refine commercial use classifications; and adopting new definitions in Sections 88-810-911 and 88-810-912 to distinguish between new and used motor vehicle dealers.
    Ordinance
    Action: Move to Re-refer Failed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Willett, seconded by Councilmember O'Neill, that this Ordinance be Move to Re-refer.. The motion failed by the following vote:

  26. 250598 Sponsor: Director of Housing and Community Development Department Accepting the recommendation of the Central City Economic Development (CCED) Tax Board to increase funding for two projects in the amount of $771,680.00; reducing an existing appropriation by $771,680.00 and appropriating $771,680.00 from the Unappropriated Fund Balance in the Central City Economic Development; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute necessary documents to amend the funding agreements and expend up to $771,680.00 from the funds appropriated in the Central City Economic Development fund.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  27. 250637 Sponsor: Director of Neighborhood Services Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 48, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Nuisances,” by repealing Section 48-1, Definitions, and Section 48-30, Rank weeds and noxious plants; amending Chapter 56, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Property Maintenance Code,” by repealing Section 56-433, Noxious weeds and enacting new sections of like number and subject matter, and by enacting a new Section 56-116, Excessive growth of vegetation, invasive and noxious plants and poisonous plants to the touch; amending Chapter 34, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Health and Sanitation,” by repealing Article VII, Weeds and noxious plants; and amending Chapter 62, Code of Ordinances, entitled “Solid Waste,” by repealing Article VIII, Nuisances.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substituted Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  28. 250639 Sponsor: Councilmember Andrea Bough and Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 88, Zoning and Development Code, by repealing Section 88-120-03, “Uses;” Section 88-120-04, “Lot and Building Standards;” and Section 88-810-395, “Country Club Plaza” and enacting in lieu thereof new sections of like number and subject matter to adjust the area included in the area known as the Country Club Plaza.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substituted Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  29. 250695 Sponsor: Director of Health Department Accepting and approving a one year $732,999.00 grant award with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services that provides for core public health functions; estimating and appropriating the sum of $732,999.00 in the Health Grants Fund; designating requisitioning authority; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  30. TRANSPORTATION, INFRASTRUCTURE OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
  31. 250638 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 2, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances, entitled "Boards, Commissions and Committees," by repealing Division 16, entitled "Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee," including Sections 2-970.11 and 2-970.12, and by repealing and replacing Division 18, entitled "Parking and Transportation Committee," including Sections 2-970.16, 2-970.17, 2-970.18, 2-970.19, 2-970.20, and 2-970.21, with a new Division 18, entitled "Multi-Modal Transportation Commission," including Sections 2-970.16, 2-970.17, 2-970.18, 2-970.19, 2-970.20, and 2-970.21, for the purpose of establishing the Multi-Modal Transportation Commission and Parking Policy Review Board to coordinate comprehensive multi-modal transportation planning, policy development, and parking management within the City.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substituted Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  32. 250680 Sponsor: Councilmember Johnathan Duncan COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute an agreement with Ike Smart City, LLC for the installation, maintenance, and programmatic services of digital kiosks on City property for a term of up to twenty years unless there is cause for termination.
    Ordinance
    Action: Held on Docket

    Held on Docket

  33. 250701 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Appropriating $160,000.00 in the Unappropriated Fund Balance in the Capital Improvements Fund to Northwest Old Tiffany Springs Road and Northwest Skyview Avenue - Traffic Signal Improvements Project; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  34. 250702 Sponsor: Director of Aviation Department COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute a five (5) year contract (No. 6223060088) with SP Plus LLC, to provide parking management services at the Airport; authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to amend the contract and exercise two (2) one-year renewal options with further Council authorization; and authorizing the Director of Aviation to expend $11,269,633.00 (which includes an $857,600.00 management fee and $10,412,033.00 for operational expenses) for this fiscal year.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substituted Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  35. 250704 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Reducing Contingent Appropriation in the amount of $1,500,000.00 in the Capital Improvements Fund; appropriating that amount to the Stadium Dr Streetscape - E. 31st to Raytown Road project; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  36. 250705 Sponsor: Director of Water Services Department Authorizing a $3,984,646.83 construction contract with Leath & Sons, Inc., for the Water Main Replacement in the Area of Chelsea Avenue to Blue Ridge Road, E. 17th Street to Raytown Road project; authorizing a maximum expenditure of $4,383,111.00; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  37. 250706 Sponsor: Director of Public Works Department Estimating revenue in the amount of $335,039.74 in the Capital Improvements Fund; appropriating that amount from Unappropriated Fund Balance in the Capital Improvements Fund to the N.W. Waukomis Drive from N.W. Englewood to N.W. 68th Street project; and recognizing this ordinance as having an accelerated effective date.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  38. 250810 Sponsor: Councilmember Kevin O’Neill RESOLUTION - Recognizing the OHM Concession Group and their outstanding achievements at the 2025 Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Hospitality Awards.
    Special Action
    Action: Adopted Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember O'Neill, seconded by Councilmember Parks-Shaw, that this Special Action be Adopted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  39. 250530 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 88, Zoning and Development Code, by repealing and replacing Sections 88-120-03, 88-130-04, and 88-140-03 relating to permitted uses in Office, Business, Commercial, Downtown, and Manufacturing zoning districts; establishing new Section 88-372 to create special use permit requirements and operational standards for used motor vehicle sales lots; amending Section 88-805-04 to refine commercial use classifications; and adopting new definitions in Sections 88-810-911 and 88-810-912 to distinguish between new and used motor vehicle dealers.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substituted Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Substituted.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  40. 250530 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 88, Zoning and Development Code, by repealing and replacing Sections 88-120-03, 88-130-04, and 88-140-03 relating to permitted uses in Office, Business, Commercial, Downtown, and Manufacturing zoning districts; establishing new Section 88-372 to create special use permit requirements and operational standards for used motor vehicle sales lots; amending Section 88-805-04 to refine commercial use classifications; and adopting new definitions in Sections 88-810-911 and 88-810-912 to distinguish between new and used motor vehicle dealers.
    Ordinance
    Action: Move to Reconsider Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Bunch, seconded by Councilmember Rea, that this Ordinance be Move to Reconsider.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  41. 250530 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 88, Zoning and Development Code, by repealing and replacing Sections 88-120-03, 88-130-04, and 88-140-03 relating to permitted uses in Office, Business, Commercial, Downtown, and Manufacturing zoning districts; establishing new Section 88-372 to create special use permit requirements and operational standards for used motor vehicle sales lots; amending Section 88-805-04 to refine commercial use classifications; and adopting new definitions in Sections 88-810-911 and 88-810-912 to distinguish between new and used motor vehicle dealers.
    Ordinance
    Action: Move to Hold on Docket Passed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Willett, seconded by Councilmember O'Neill, that this Ordinance be Move to Hold on Docket. to the Council, due back on 9/18/2025. The motion carried by the following vote:

  42. 250530 Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE Amending Chapter 88, Zoning and Development Code, by repealing and replacing Sections 88-120-03, 88-130-04, and 88-140-03 relating to permitted uses in Office, Business, Commercial, Downtown, and Manufacturing zoning districts; establishing new Section 88-372 to create special use permit requirements and operational standards for used motor vehicle sales lots; amending Section 88-805-04 to refine commercial use classifications; and adopting new definitions in Sections 88-810-911 and 88-810-912 to distinguish between new and used motor vehicle dealers.
    Ordinance
    Action: Move to Hold on Docket Failed

    A motion was made by Councilmember Willett, seconded by Councilmember Rogers, that this Ordinance be Move to Hold on Docket. to the Council, due back on 9/18/2025. The motion failed by the following vote:

  43. 250631 Sponsor: Director of Housing and Community Development Department Accepting partial recommendations of the Housing Trust Fund Board; reducing existing appropriations of the Housing Trust Fund, Fund No. 2490 by $8,530,346.00 and appropriating the same; authorizing the Director of the Housing and Community Development Department to expend up to $8,530,346.00 from funds previously appropriated in the Housing Trust Fund; directing the City Manager to reevaluate Round 5 applications using reprogrammed funds; and authorizing the Manager of Procurement Services to execute various funding agreements in accordance with this Ordinance.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Amended Passed

    A motion was made that this Ordinance be Passed as Amended.. The motion carried by the following vote:

  44. 44 FLOOR INTRODUCTION(S)
    Action: Move To Introduce

    Move To Introduce